Having provided themselves with a very solid backbone in the debut mixtape Stories early this year, New York-based duo Refs have dropped the first track from their upcoming Never Gonna Get Away project. Flurries of up-tempo percussion act as the backbone to title-track ‘Never Gonna Get Away’, with soulful vocals and pristine electronic production allowing it to holds its own in comparison to other thick textured, catchy modern pop. The duo began turning heads as soon as their 2015 release ‘Pain Goes Away’ surfaced, leading to well received live shows and some high profile media coverage. Be on the lookout for what promises to be an impressive project. - Dan Peeke